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TikTok's trend of DIY dentistry involves shaving teeth with a nail file

TikTok’s trend of DIY dentistry involves shaving teeth with a nail file

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

TikTok is known as a platform where people can share their DIY trends and hacks, and recently a controversial one resurfaced. Users have demonstrated achieving a “DIY smile” by shaving their uneven...

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UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

UNF School of Music to showcase G.F. Handel’s ‘Messiah On The Move’

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 18, 2020

A production of “Messiah On the Move” will be performed virtually by the UNF choral program. The hour-long performance will involve three student choral ensembles, faculty soloists, and the UNF Lawson...

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When will we see the return of in-person concerts?

When will we see the return of in-person concerts?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Lets face it - virtual concerts just aren’t the same as experiencing your favorite artists in person, but with the nature of coronavirus, in-person concerts continue to pose a threat for high transmission...

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Is there a drop in enrollment due to the pandemic?

Is there a drop in enrollment due to the pandemic?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Has the pandemic had an impact on the University of North Florida’s enrollment numbers for Spring 2021?  When compared to past years, overall UNF enrollment in fall of 2020 remained steady. The university...

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The history behind the Anti-Vax Movement

The history behind the Anti-Vax Movement

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 18, 2020

Health and medical experts have long described vaccinations as one of the greatest achievements in public health, but opposition to vaccines have existed as long as the first vaccines were created.  Those...

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference at the Okeechobee Steakhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Fla. DeSantis talked about the importance of keeping restaurants open during the pandemic to help employees earn a living. (Greg Lovett/The Palm Beach Post via AP)

AP: Florida announces delay in delivery of Pfizer vaccine

BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated Press Dec 18, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's largest hospital system said it was on track to immunize nearly 20,000 health care workers against COVID-19 as Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced a delay in hundreds...

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Osprey Village. Photo credit Jonathan Merrin.

UNF Housing requires future residents to be tested on move-in week

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 18, 2020

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, UNF housing will require all residents planning to live on-campus for the spring 2020 semester to be tested for coronavirus during the week of Jan. 4, 2020.  “All...

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UNF psychologist explains test anxiety

UNF psychologist explains test anxiety

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 17, 2020

With finals week having come to a close, students can finally take a sigh of relief and relax from the pressure of exams and tests. Finals week can be potentially anxiety inducing and stressful for a lot...

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Nurse Vanessa Arroyo, seated, rolls up her sleeve as she prepares to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot from nurse Rafael Martinez during a news conference Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Fla.  (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP: ‘Historic’ moment in Florida as first COVID vaccines given

TAMARA LUSH, CHRIS O’MEARA and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press Dec 16, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A 31-year-old nurse at Tampa General Hospital rolled up her left shirt sleeve Monday and became one of the first people in Florida to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination...

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Florida's Keyontae Johnson shoots over Boston College's Steffon Mitchell (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UNF MBB’s matchup with Florida postponed

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 15, 2020

Featured Image: AP Photo/Jessica Hill News broke Tuesday that the Ospreys’ game against the Florida Gators, originally slated for Wednesday, is being postponed. This halt comes after Florida forward...

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Christmas cranberry cake recipe

Christmas cranberry cake recipe

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Dec 15, 2020

As Christmas time is approaching, here is another delicious treat that is perfect for holiday brunch or any seasonal event! Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 cups sugar 1 ½ sticks...

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President-elect Joe Biden speaks after the Electoral College formally elected him as president, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP: Electoral College makes it official: Biden won, Trump lost

MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press Dec 15, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Biden as the nation’s next president, ratifying his November victory in an authoritative state-by-state repudiation of President Donald...

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